Chief Baker - MidValley KL

Komugi (Multiple Reward Sdn Bhd); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Komugi (Multiple Reward Sdn Bhd) is seeking a Chief Baker in Kuala Lumpur to head the bakery kitchen, manage end-to-end operations, and stay hands-on with the team. You will own product quality, presentation, inventory, safety, and compliance while guiding staff and ensuring smooth production.

The role requires 5–8 years in bakery/culinary fields and at least 3 years in staff management, with a food-safety certification advantage.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in a related bakery/culinary field.
• At least 3 years of experience in staff management.
• Certification in bakery/culinary field (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) is an advantage.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset; ability to lead brief team huddles.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory/stock systems (RMS).
• Able to read and write in English at working level.
• Certification in food safety management (Halal, HACCP, ISO or similar) is an advantage.
• Able to cover a vacant team position in case of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end bakery kitchen operations, including product quality, presentation, and compliance.
• Plan and control stock to avoid shortages and overstocking; monitor FIFO usage.
• Manage staff performance, attendance, and scheduling; arrange emergency cover as needed.
• Exercise control over products and staff time; adhere to baking SOPs for temperature and time.
• Implement cleaning SOPs and food safety practices aligned with Central Kitchen standards.
• Train and guide new joiners to follow SOPs; identify and develop talent within the team.
• Communicate with management and outlet manager; follow up on assignments promptly.
• Work hands-on with the team and contribute to production duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Quality Control

English Proficiency

Problem Solving

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Baking, Pastry Arts, or Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Excel

RMS Inventory System

Job description

The Chief Baker is the head of the outlet's bakery kitchen and owns the end-to-end running of the kitchen — product, people, inventory, safety, and compliance — while remaining fully hands-on with the team.

Key Responsibilities

Product Quality & Presentation

• Own the quality of semi-finished and finished products, and the visual presentation/appearance of all baked goods leaving the kitchen.
• Conduct spot checks and final sign-off before products are displayed or dispatched.

Inventory Management

• Plan and control ordering quantities and stock holding to avoid both shortages and overstocking.
• Monitor stock rotation (FIFO) and reconcile usage against production output.

Staff Management

• Manage staff working attitude, attendance, and follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
• Observe staff capability and performance on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare the team's working schedule and ensure manning levels are never short-staffed.
• Arrange emergency cover / recovery of manpower when a team member is suddenly unavailable.

Operational Control

• Exercise critical control over products and staff time management.
• Execute the outlet-specific SOP for baking temperature and baking time without deviation.

Cleanliness & Food Safety

• Implement the kitchen cleaning SOP and food safety management practices, aligned with Central Kitchen standards.

Training & Talent Development

• Train, teach, and guide new joiners to ensure they follow the preset SOP.
• Observe and identify talent within the team and help uncover their potential/capabilities.

Communication & Reporting

• Follow up on and respond to all assignments/instructions from management and the outlet manager in a timely manner.

Hands-On Execution

• Work alongside the team on the floor and undertake production duties as needed — this is a fully hands-on role, not a supervisory-only position.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in a related bakery/culinary field.
• At least 3 years of experience in staff management.
• Candidates with a relevant bakery/culinary certification (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Baking, Pastry Arts, or Culinary Arts) will be a strong advantage.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset; able to lead brief team brainstorms/huddles (e.g. weekly) to keep morale and ideas flowing.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the company's inventory/ordering/stock (RMS) system.
• Able to read and write in English at a working level.
• Certification in food safety management (Halal, HACCP, ISO or similar) and familiarity with their practical application is an advantage.
• Able to personally step in and cover a vacant team position in case of emergency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?